Sustainably Explained

Why does climate action need to happen so fast? What does 1.5 degrees mean? And can't technology save us after all?
In our climate and sustainability format, you will find answers to these and other questions, explained in simple language. You will also learn interesting facts about environmental issues and its connection to Language, Culture and Germany.

The picture shows an illustration. In the middle of the picture you can see a river with ducks and swans. On one side of the river you can see the city and cyclists, on the other side nature, trees, butterflies etc.

Environment & Language
How we Talk About Our "Environment"

We own pets, slaughter meat breeds, pull weeds, and associate warmth with something pleasant. Lena Maurer discusses how language can change our perception of nature.

Lena Maurer

Luisa Neubauer at the Fridays for Future climate demo on 15 September 2023 in Berlin

Cherrypicker | Literature
If numbers could speak

A book that explains the climate crisis in pictures, without a lot of text and a jumble of figures? Together with journalist Christian Endt and graphic designer Ole Häntzschel, activist Luisa Neubauer has achieved just that. They present facts about the climate crisis in 80 information graphics - presented in an easy-to-understand manner.

Lena Maurer

The image shows an old slide. It shows the garbage collection in Dortmund. In the foreground, a person dressed in orange is sweeping a street. In the background a garbage truck turns the corner.

Recyling and waste separation
Germany - a Recycling Star?

At first glance, Germans recycle their waste like world champions. But what is behind the “Recycling World Champion Germany”? On what we create every day: waste.

Lena Maurer

The picture shows a person standing in front of a huge machine and reading a piece of paper. There are pictures and data from Earth all over the walls.

Knowledge about the climate crisis
Climate Knowledge - in a Nutshell

What is man-made climate change and why is a temperature rise of more than 1.5 degrees Celsius so dangerous? An overview.

Lena Maurer

You can see several cars on the road. Most of the sky is covered with gray clouds.

Tipping Points
Why is Time Running Out?

What do tipping points have to do with the climate crisis? And how does this relate to the Paris Climate Agreement? On climate targets and time pressure.

Lena Maurer